Japan has allowed power generation by the SLIM module

The Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) may start generating electricity, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency has admitted. This is reported by TASS.

“According to telemetry data, SLIM’s solar cells are facing West. Therefore, if sunlight falls on the lunar surface from the west side, there is a possibility of power generation, and we are preparing to restore [power]. SLIM can operate using power from solar cells alone,” the agency said in a statement on the X network (formerly Twitter).